Gambling Memorabilia Featuring the Collection of Tom Blue
Fri, Mar 1, 2019 04:30AM EST
Lot 219
The Doctrine of Chances: or, a Method of Calculating the Probabilities of Events in Play.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
De Moivre, (Abraham). The Doctrine of Chances: or, a Method of Calculating the Probabilities of Events in Play. London: by W. Pearson, for the Author, 1718. First edition. Contemporary calf, boards held weakly. Edges sprinkled in red. 4to. [4], xiv, 175pp. Engraved title device, engraved and woodcut head and tail-pieces, diagrams and formulas in text. Minor occasional spotting, a few stains and discolorations marginally. Norman 1529. The author dedicated the work to his close friend Isaac Newton. A landmark work in the theory of probability, many of the concepts are illustrated with and applied to gambling with cards and dice.
